In November 2013, the International Space Station (ISS or Station)
completed 15 years of continuous operation in low Earth orbit,
marking a significant achievement in the history of human
spaceflight. Two months later, the Administration announced its
intent to extend Station operations until 2024. Originally designed
and tested for a 15-year life span, the ISS may now operate for 26
years. NASA continues to utilise the ISS as a research platform to
study and mitigate a variety of human health risks that will
facilitate long-term exploration missions. However, a major portion
of the Station's future success as a research platform hinges on
the ability of the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space
(CASIS) the group that manages non-NASA research on the portion of
the ISS known as the ISS National Laboratory to attract sufficient
interest and funding from private users and investors. This book
examines the challenges facing NASA in extending ISS operations
until 2024. Specifically, it assesses NASA's progress in certifying
the Station's structure and hardware for a longer lifespan; cost
and schedule estimates associated with the extension; and efforts
to increase utilisation of the Station for exploration and other
scientific research. Furthermore, this book examines the current
level of Station research; CASIS's efforts to facilitate non-NASA
research aboard the ISS; and transportation challenges that could
hinder full research utilisation of the ISS.
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